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Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-06-24, 03:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,959
Posted By jfarwell

lost tandem

LV2TNDM: Thanks for the tips on including measures to identify our luggage when we travel. We have also added airtags to our security measures.

I am happy to pass along some additional...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-28-24, 04:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,959
Posted By jfarwell

I am happy to update that our tandem case has...

I am happy to update that our tandem case has been returned. We are in Rio de Janeiro now, but we have news from home that our tandem case has arrived. French customs was very helpful. We had...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-15-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,959
Posted By jfarwell

lost tandem

Things are looking pretty positive. The bike frame has been pulled from the auction, and we are cautiously optimistic about getting the shipping sorted out. Special thanks to David for letting us...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-11-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,959
Posted By jfarwell

lost tandem

Hi David
Thanks very much for bringing this to our attention. That is most definitely the other half of our tandem. I sent a private message to you a few moments ago. We would appreciate any help...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-09-24, 06:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 710
Posted By jfarwell

thanks

thanks
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-15-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 710
Posted By jfarwell

Co-motion Steelhead

Does anyone have any experience with a Co-motion Steelhead? Last summer we lost our coupled True North gravel tandem to careless baggage handlers. We find the 28 mm tires on our Calfee too narrow...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-28-23, 05:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,959
Posted By jfarwell

Thanks (reburns). It’s good to know you got back...

Thanks (reburns). It’s good to know you got back the missing half of your tandem, and that you were able to rent a bike and salvage the trip. We were lucky to rent singles in Bedoin, and ride the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-28-23, 05:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,959
Posted By jfarwell

Thanks (Act0fgod) it’s a good reminder that...

Thanks (Act0fgod) it’s a good reminder that airlines have very limited liability, at about 1600 euros under the Montreal convention. We are lucky we live very close to True North, and I am already...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-27-23, 04:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,959
Posted By jfarwell

LOST Tandem

hi Folks
In early June, Air France managed to lose one of the cases that were holding our True North titanium tandem. All we have left is the front triangle, the seat-posts and saddles, the rear...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-10-23, 07:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,335
Posted By jfarwell

hitch rack recommendations

We switched to the wing aerobars on our Thule rack five years ago. We found an adaptor to allow our ATOC tandem rack to be mounted on the bars. We also bought adaptors to allow our kayak J-racks to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-30-20, 03:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,302
Posted By jfarwell

Absolutely stunning look. Nice choice:)

Absolutely stunning look. Nice choice:)
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-03-19, 06:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,639
Posted By jfarwell

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1498x1123/true_north_2__920968b29ada31580c9189545135d91b35de2057.jpg
hi all. Here's a photo of our 2015 True North. Awesome bike. We had it...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-27-19, 03:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,829
Posted By jfarwell

We rode Mt. Lemmon up to Summerhaven on the...

We rode Mt. Lemmon up to Summerhaven on the tandem in late October. It is a very nice ride. It has a more rolling profile once you pass the visitor center, so there is some relief from the long...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-09-18, 05:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,086
Posted By jfarwell

Tucson riding advice request

good morning. We are planning to be in Tucson with our tandem in late October/early November. we are planning to ride East Sagaro National Park and Mt Lemmon. We would appreciate any current advice...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-10-16, 07:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,883
Posted By jfarwell

Thanks for constructive ideas. I changed the...

Thanks for constructive ideas. I changed the cables and housing today. New ones are the low compression road xl model from jagwire. New setup works very well, and we finally have side really...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-11-16, 10:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,883
Posted By jfarwell

Paul Components Klamper Brake

hi all
Does anyone have any experience with Paul Klamper brakes? We are not satisfied with the TRP Spyre brakes on our travel tandem (considerably less power than our Ultegra rim brakes on our...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-14-16, 06:59 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 24,849
Posted By jfarwell

[QUOTE Am I missing something? And have disc...

[QUOTE Am I missing something? And have disc brakes become a lot better than five, six years ago? Does it make sense to get the disc brake model of a given bike like the Sirrus or the Trek 7.x series...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-06-16, 10:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,654
Posted By jfarwell

great looking bike. wishing you many good miles...

great looking bike. wishing you many good miles to you.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-24-16, 06:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,706
Posted By jfarwell

we are using gran bois 650b rims, along with...

we are using gran bois 650b rims, along with Hetre tires. Sidewalls are not machined. Not sure of the spoke count, but after almost 5000 kilometers, including a fully loaded tour and lots of gravel...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-20-15, 05:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,515
Posted By jfarwell

We have had three co-motions. All were good...

We have had three co-motions. All were good bikes. Our current tandems were both purchased directly from the builder. One of the builders was just 25 miles from home. It really is different to buy...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-05-15, 06:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,164
Posted By jfarwell

that's a great looking bike. Nice to see the...

that's a great looking bike. Nice to see the traditional lines of the fork. It fits well with the slim tubes. We had great luck with a similar build, and agree with the comment that it's great to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-05-15, 11:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,037
Posted By jfarwell

bottom bracket compatibility

Has anyone tried installing Shimano 6800 bottom brackets with FSA SLK Light tandem cranksets? Our FSA brackets appear to be shot after relatively few miles, and our experience with Shimano bottom...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-04-15, 07:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,520
Posted By jfarwell

we rode our singles up Ventoux in 2010. 34/28...

we rode our singles up Ventoux in 2010. 34/28 gearing worked fine for that ride, but I would want around 30/34 for the tandem. Merlinextralight mentioned the return through the Gorges de Nesques,...
Forum: Touring
10-28-15, 10:40 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,040
Posted By jfarwell

is comment is right on the mark. We have brooks...

is comment is right on the mark. We have brooks saddles on our tandem and our single bikes, an thy are awesome. sometimes hear that you can "break-in" a brooks. Our experience is that they either...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-24-15, 06:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,365
Posted By jfarwell

We have one tandem with 700c wheels with 28 mm...

We have one tandem with 700c wheels with 28 mm tire (maximum size that clears the frame and fork). Our other tandem has 650b wheels with 42 mm tires. The wide tires are really nice on rough roads and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-09-15, 10:36 AM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 669,600
Posted By jfarwell

https://fbcdn-profile-a.akamaihd.net/hprofile-ak-x...

https://fbcdn-profile-a.akamaihd.net/hprofile-ak-xlp1/v/t1.0-1/p320x320/12115613_972735736095666_94388786668029874_n.jpg?oh=175654a1f10b4860ced24a959e2b8493&oe=5687AA46&__gda__=1453050221_7683a8ccb1f1...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-01-15, 10:45 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,817
Posted By jfarwell

We've noticed this too. Little kids are...

We've noticed this too. Little kids are particularly fascinated by tandems. We've done lots of riding with singles, and we generally tell them we'll slow down up hills, and run downhill a little...
Forum: Touring
09-19-15, 06:50 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 15,948
Posted By jfarwell

True North built our titanium tandem. Did a great...

True North built our titanium tandem. Did a great job with it.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-14-15, 07:58 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 118,668
Posted By jfarwell

Our true north titanium coupled tandem weighs...

Our true north titanium coupled tandem weighs about 36 pounds with pedals, cages, brooks saddles and 650b wheels and 42 mm tires. Our un-coupled calfee tandem, set up to ride, weighs a couple pounds...
Forum: Touring
08-24-15, 10:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,259
Posted By jfarwell

On our new tandem we use gran bois 650B rims...

On our new tandem we use gran bois 650B rims laced to White Industry disc hubs. The tires are gran bois hetre. At 42 mm width they have lots of air, so the ride is great. 650B Tires are a little...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-23-15, 10:47 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,841
Posted By jfarwell

I just say "up" and we both stand. Very little...

I just say "up" and we both stand. Very little rocking involved; the only problem we ever run into is a bit of bouncing if I forget to shift up a gear or two just before we stand. Stoker is a yoga...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-05-15, 05:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,055
Posted By jfarwell

monoborracho-...

monoborracho- (http://www.bikeforums.net/members/monoborracho-45625.html) great looking bike. Can you tell me where you got the rack. We need to replace the steel tubus rack on our bike. thanks
Joe
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-19-15, 10:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,835
Posted By jfarwell

We used the dollar bill trick once, 85 miles into...

We used the dollar bill trick once, 85 miles into a rainy 100 miler on the Bon Ton Roulet in New York state. Quickly extracted the bill from the tire at the end and exchanged it for a cold beer form...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-17-15, 05:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,025
Posted By jfarwell

We are about the same age and team weight as you....

We are about the same age and team weight as you. We ordered our new Calfee in 2013 with a rear disk and a front rim brake. This summer I changed the disk over to a rim brake, and I like it much...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-28-15, 02:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,055
Posted By jfarwell

the fork is a cross fork. It fits both 650b and...

the fork is a cross fork. It fits both 650b and 700c. The outside circumference is about 10 millimeters larger than the circumference of the 26 mm tires on our single bikes (but lots more volume)....
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-28-15, 10:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,055
Posted By jfarwell

Hi Folks Here's a photo of our new...

Hi Folks

Here's a photo of our new un-painted tandem. We went with 650b gran bois rims on white industry hubs, gran bois hetre tires, brooks saddles, 180 mm disks, and couplers. Weight came in...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-16-15, 05:19 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,055
Posted By jfarwell

thanks for all the responses. I'm convinced that...

thanks for all the responses. I'm convinced that bare metal is the answer. The bike being built by True North Cycles, a little Canadian firm that builds awesome bikes. I'll post some pictures in...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-15-15, 10:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,055
Posted By jfarwell

titanium tandem - to paint or not to paint? ADVICE wanted

hi folks
We are down to the wire on our new coupled titanium tandem. Need some advice on whether to paint or leave as bare metal. Any and all advice appreciated and considered.

thanks in...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-14-15, 10:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,301
Posted By jfarwell

How can an eight or nine thousand dollar bike...

How can an eight or nine thousand dollar bike leave the factory with the wrong sized skewer? We had similar problems with both of our new co-motions (year 2000 crank fell off on first ride, and year...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-10-15, 10:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,503
Posted By jfarwell

Ho do you like the babyshoe tires. We have Hetre...

Ho do you like the babyshoe tires. We have Hetre tires planned on the new touring tandem, but thinking about babyshoes for riding around home.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-26-15, 10:27 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,768
Posted By jfarwell

I agree with this comment. For carbon parts, in...

I agree with this comment. For carbon parts, in the basement, I use a torque wrench. It doesn't take too long to figure out what feels right. Out there on tour, I tend to go by feel, but just to be...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-21-15, 08:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,956
Posted By jfarwell

We have the tetra tandem in large/small size,...

We have the tetra tandem in large/small size, with a 3 cm extension on the head tube. The bike is nice and stiff. There is around 12 cm of seatpost showing in the rear, but that does not cause any...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-16-15, 06:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,209
Posted By jfarwell

We normally fit our panniers in the cases, and...

We normally fit our panniers in the cases, and they work well to fill up extra space and keep things wedged in. Biggest problem we have is fitting the rear rack (a tubus) in around the other stuff. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-29-15, 11:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,821
Posted By jfarwell

thanks the Thule adapter looks like it will...

thanks

the Thule adapter looks like it will work.

best regards
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-29-15, 11:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,821
Posted By jfarwell

thru-axle fork with tandem topper

hi folks

We have a new tandem on order with a through-axle fork. Just occurred to me that this fork will not fit on the quick release unit on our ATOC tandem topper. would appreciate hearing...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-14-15, 11:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,922
Posted By jfarwell

We rode our coupled speedster for 13 years prior...

We rode our coupled speedster for 13 years prior to selling it last summer. That bike rode through rain, snow, salted roads, along the ocean, and never showed a spot of rust. Each year I removed...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-02-15, 12:00 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 20,676
Posted By jfarwell

This is a very important consideration. We have...

This is a very important consideration. We have the 28 mm continental on our tandem. It just clears our Enve fork. This is not a problem on a clear road, but if we pick up even a tiny bit of sand...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-01-15, 08:18 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 17,266
Posted By jfarwell

that is a great looking bike. Nice choices all...

that is a great looking bike. Nice choices all around. We are finalizing the build on a new tandem, and have many of the same parts. I am wondering about your choice of timing chain rather than the...
Forum: Touring
11-27-14, 11:44 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,972
Posted By jfarwell

Excellent comments throughout this thread. We...

Excellent comments throughout this thread. We ride a tandem, and never get too caught up with weight distribution. I ride on the front, and weigh 30 to 35 pounds more than my wife. We run panniers...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-25-14, 07:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,229
Posted By jfarwell

Thanks very much for the information. I'll check...

Thanks very much for the information. I'll check the capacity of the fork. we will run 42 mm gran bois hetre tires, but if I can get a little extra clearance I'll take it. I like your idea of a...
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